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A tractor pulls a planter through a field as corn is planted in Princeton, Ill.

Congress and Farmers Are Shocked By Proposed USDA Cuts

The Trump administration wants to cut both food aid to the poor and subsidies for the nation's farmers. Supporters of both programs are joining forces to fight the cuts in Congress.

A man smokes in the street in Madrid on Friday after Spain's health minister announced curbs on smoking outdoors in an effort to contain a resurgence of COVID-19.

Spain Cracks Down On Outdoor Drinking, Smoking In Renewed Push Against COVID-19

Spanish authorities announced the new measures as they confront a new wave of COVID-19 after tamping down the disease months ago.

House Speaker Jose Oliva, left, and Senate President Bill Galvano speak earlier in the Florida 2020 Legislative session. On Saturday, Oliva blasted an E-Verify plan Gov. Ron DeSantis reached with the Senate as 'un-American.'

Oliva: Florida Senate E-Verify Plan Un-American

House Speaker José Oliva on Saturday blasted a plan that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration the power to randomly audit private businesses to...

The Fat Boys in 1990. Left to right: Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley, Darren "Buff Love" Robinson and Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales.

Fat Boys: A Hip-Hop Novelty Act Strikes Back

The New York group was best known for a series of crossover pop hits recorded with everyone from The Beach Boys to Chubby Checker. Fat Boys had faded from the spotlight by the 1990s, but a new reissue makes a case for the group as more than just a gimmick.

People walk past the Birds Nest stadium in Beijing on Feb. 4. Exactly a year later, it is hosting the opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Winter Olympics start Friday. Here's how to follow along

The 2022 Olympics kick off in Beijing on Friday. Here's how to watch the opening ceremony and follow NPR's coverage for the next two weeks.

The last matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams was in October 2019. During that game, Bengals running back Joe Mixon is seen running against the Rams in the second half at Wembley Stadium in London.

Rams and Bengals will meet in LA for Super Bowl LVI. Here's what to know

The Bengals will be vying for their first-ever Super Bowl win when they play the Rams, who are going for their second title — this time on their home turf. The teams haven't met since 2019.

One of the Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings bred at the San Diego Zoo.

After years of waiting, rare turtles have bred 41 hatchlings at the San Diego Zoo

The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is considered endangered. The zoo is the first accredited organization in North America to hatch and raise the species that's native to South Asia.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sit in a helicopter for a tour of earthquake stricken areas, in Turkey, Sunday.

Blinken tours Turkey's earthquake zone and pledges $100 million more in U.S. aid

The additional aid includes $50 million in emergency refugee and migration funds and $50 million in humanitarian assistance, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

A satellite image of Subtropical Storm Nicole gathering strength east of the Bahamas.

A hurricane watch is issued for Florida as Subtropical Storm Nicole gathers strength

Officials urged Floridians to "not focus on the exact track" of the storm, which is hundreds of miles across. The unusual, late-season storm could reach Category 1 hurricane strength later this week.

Spain soccer federation President Luis Rubiales speaks during a news conference in Nyon, Switzerland, on Oct. 5, 2022.

Luis Rubiales resigns as head of Spain's soccer federation

The embattled president of Spain's soccer federation has left his job. A furor arose after he kissed a star player on the mouth after the Women's World Cup final.

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